When you take a Rules of the Game test for soccer (either to be a referee or for coaching), they always ask some crazy questions about what the ref should do if the ball pops or if a bird somehow intercepts a shot and scores a goal. This is right out of that play book. Here is what happens:- Liverpool fan hits beach ball on field.
- Sunderland player takes shot.
- Liverpool keep is well positioned to make save.
- Shot hits beach ball.
- Deflection causes goal.
- Liverpool loses.
Update: I added two more photos that show the same view behind the goal as the ball goes in.
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Being the Scouse hater I am...
Link to Unprofessional Foul with a video. First thing to note is that it is a Liverfool ball and a Liverfool supporter hitting it on the field.
Second, the ball actually deflects off of Glenn Johnson's foot, which causes more of the deflection than the beach ball.
Amusingly, a wikipedia search for Beach Ball already has a reference to the Liverfool event.
I have read some articles that cite the "official rules of football" and claim the goal should have been disallowed. Too lazy today to do my own research though...
I read somewhere that it should have been an indirect kick...but not sure if that is actually true. Would need to check with one of my referee contacts to find out.
Another sign that it was a bad call, referee Mike Jones has been punished by being sent to the Championship next weekend.
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